# Las Vegas — Places to See

*Candidate menu of sights. No day plan yet (Sep 30–Oct 3) — pick from here to build one.*

> **Car in Vegas:** driving in from LA Sep 30 and starting the return to San Francisco Oct 3, so the rental is available for day trips (Hoover Dam, Red Rock, Valley of Fire). Budget for Strip hotel parking.

## The Strip

- **Bellagio Fountains** — free water show, every 15–30 min
- **Hotel-hopping** — Venetian, Caesars, Bellagio conservatory, etc.
- **High Roller** — observation wheel at The LINQ
- **Sphere** — shows + exterior display

## Old Vegas

- **Fremont Street Experience** — light canopy, downtown vibe

## Shows & Entertainment

- **Cirque du Soleil** residencies (O, Mystère, etc.)
- Headliner residencies — book ahead

## Day trips (need tour or rental)

- **Hoover Dam** — ~45 min
- **Red Rock Canyon** — ~30 min, scenic loop drive
- **Valley of Fire State Park** — ~1 hr, red sandstone
- **Grand Canyon (West / South Rim)** — long day, ~2–4.5 hrs each way
- **Death Valley** — ~2 hrs, extreme heat in early Oct